Riana - Abiquiu Lake

We love Riana Campground at Abiquiu Lake in New Mexico. Hosts were helpful, our site #5 in the Pedernal Loop was easy to get in and out and the Lake was a huge plus! Even though it is hot in the high desert this time of year (mid June), it cooled off considerably in the night and was comfortable fishing off the boat docks in the mornings until close to noon. I caught a walleye, which we had for dinner. Yum!

My only complaint about the campground is that the women's bathroom was pretty much outdated. It has two showers, one handicap and the other very small. There is only one sink and it is in a very narrow space. My husband said the men's bathroom has been updated and is fresh and clean looking.

The campground has a new updated playground.

The lake and campground is near the famous Ghost Ranch and also Highway 84 going north has exceptional scenery. Beautiful mesas and rock formations along the way.

We can't wait to go back to Riana Campground.

Beautiful area and great campsites. The camp hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

Our 5th visit to the park. camp hosts, Cyndy & Al were friendly, professional and efficient. Campground was spotless, clean bathrooms, well managed grounds and excellent views of the lake and Cerro Pedernal.

Perfection! Peaceful and beautiful! Park personnel are helpful and kind! We love it here.

My favorite camping spot in NM by far

I've been coming here for over 10 years and this place is always a splendor to experience. The lake, the sky, the sunsets, the views, and of course the Pedernal. The hosts are warm, friendly and professional. My campsite was clean, the restrooms were spotless and cleaned regularly. What I most appreciate is how the COE manages their campgrounds. Security patrols regularly, you never need to worry about those late-night drinking parties and other issues that other campgrounds are besieged with. The best campsites include both electric and non-electric and even walk-up tent sites. There are sites for every taste. I camped here right after the Memorial Day weekend and even though the campground was fairly full, it didn't feel that was as all was quiet. I will be back.

Great facilities and staff

This was my first Core of Engineers camp visit. Had high expectations. Spaces were too close together in the non electrical area, ok in the full hook up area.
No way that I could find to get to the water, seemed crazy to me that you could not walk to the water. No good trail information , the brochure did not really give much detail.
Would not go back there. No shade in most sites.

5 stars

A beautiful park. Very nice setup.
We were in site 11 and it was great!